Harry Bowman has been the face of the Top End's crocodile cruises for more than 30 years, but the time has come for him to say farewell to his toothless old mate — Brutus the giant saltwater croc.
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Rob’s spent 10 years building a sustainable house — he says it cost him $1,000
In many ways, Rob's is a "normal house" with a sink, kitchen and a fireplace — but he says it only cost him $1,000 to build, and it's made of recycled materials.
Community wins over controversial chicken farm after seven-year battle
The Central Victorian community of Baringhup finally sees the end to a seven-year battle to stop the development of major chicken farm.
‘You don’t have to have much’: A look inside an award-winning tiny house
A company that teaches do-it-yourself builders to design and construct their own off-the-grid tiny homes is recognised for helping make cities safer, more resilient and sustainable.
The 92yo truckie who brought his first Chev back to life
You never forget your first car and it seems some of us wish we never let it go, including this 92-year-old who bought back his first Chevrolet and restored it.
Kate is trapped in the ‘mercenary’ rental market — and she’s not alone
When Kate was in her early 20s, buying a house was the last thing in her mind. Decades later, the 44-year-old single mother is regretting becoming a lifelong tenant in the "mercenary" rental market.
Alibaba founder pushes for work-life balance saying staff should have lots of sex and work 12 hour days
Alibaba founder Jack Ma encourages couples to have sex six times in six days — as well as work 12-hour days, six days a week — in order to "work happily and live seriously".
I did a very scary thing — and discovered the secret to good health
Friends couldn't understand why I was so miserable and so sick: you have a good job, they'd say. It pays well. You can travel. But there was something deeply wrong, writes Caroline Zielinski.
Julienne left her partner and quit her job — thanks to six great thinkers
In the space of a year, Julienne van Loon left her relationship of 20 years and quit her long-term job. She didn't arrive at the decision alone — female philosophers helped her to change her life.
Your daily coffee could be one reason why you can’t get a loan
The scrutiny on borrowing is the toughest it's been, with banks and credit unions putting the daily spending habits of potential customers under the microscope — including things like your food deliveries and Afterpay purchases.